AUSVEG

Making sense of carbon emissions for Victorian farmers
2024-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Victorian farm businesses are getting on with the job of growing more food and fibre, while dealing with changeable seasons and weather patterns. We also know that more attention is being paid to the carbon and emissions performance of our agricultural industries and farms.
In this webinar, Agriculture Victoria’s climate team will share some of the carbon and emissions tools and resources they have developed to support the farming communities of Victoria to make sense of carbon and emissions on farm.
Agriculture Victoria presenters:

Heather Field, Climate Change Service Development Officer
Graeme Anderson, Climate Specialist
Alison Kelly, Farm Emissions Specialist

Soil Symposium 2024 Katherine
2024-02-27 08:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Katherine Research Station
Join Territory Natural Resource Management for a ground-breaking symposium dedicated to unravelling the mysteries of soil! Delve into the crucial topics of soil health and agriculture with expert presenters covering topics such as soil biology, landscape rehydration, horticulture, vertical and hydroponic farming, and discuss current research and activities aiming to improve soil health and conditions in Australia and the Northen Territory.
Events are free and include morning tea and a networking lunch. Registration required.

HARPS V2 and HACCP Refresher Training
2024-02-26 08:30 - 17:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | NT Farmers Conference Room, Shop 15A, Coolalinga Shopping Centre, 460 Stuart Highway, Coolalinga, NT, 0839, Australia
A trainer led course covering HARPS V2 requirements
HACCP Refresher training meeting HARPS V2 requirements
Designed for the fresh produce industry in the NT
Certified trainers with qualifications and experience in fresh food and manufacturing establishments
Contact them to discuss Freshcare or HAACP training available

AgVic: 'Let's Have a Yarn': Orbost
2024-02-23 11:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Orbost Football Club, Lochiel Street, Orbost, VIC, Australia
This is a great opportunity to have a chat with other farmers in the area or talk about recovery after the recent floods and storms.
Network with farmers and industry, plus contacts from horticulture, beef, dairy, and sheep. The day will also be attended by agencies servicing the farming industry – meet with representatives from the State Government, local shire, water corporations, industry, and others.

VIC BioCheers at CSIRO
2024-02-22 17:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | CSIRO Clayton, Research Way, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia
We are excited to bring you the first Victoria networking event of 2024, in partnership with Australia’s national science agency CSIRO. BioCheers brings together AusBiotech members and non-members in the life sciences, including therapeutics, medical technology (devices and diagnostics), digital health, and agri-biotech sectors. These informal networking events provide an opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues, share ideas, build relationships and make new contacts in Victoria’s vibrant biotechnology community.
The venue, drinks and nibbles are being generously provided by our host partner CSIRO.

Food drying technology short course
2024-02-20 - 2024-02-21 | CSIRO’S FOOD INNOVATION CENTRE, 671 SNEYDES ROAD, WERRIBEE, VIC, Australia
Drying is one of the most frequently used operations across the food processing sector and is critical to the safety, quality and functionality of many food products and ingredients. However, it is one of the most energy-intensive processes and is often poorly understood and inefficient.
This course is held in collaboration with Dennis Forte & Associates and aims to give participants an understanding of drying technologies commonly used across the food industry and how we can improve current processes and products and design/select new systems that are safe, effective and efficient.
The program combines the practical experience and in-depth technical knowledge of industry professionals and CSIRO. It was first run at Werribee in March 2016, and has received ongoing very positive feedback from participants.
We will present basic drying theory, how the theory relates to practical application and systems currently used in the food industry. We will then go on to discuss water activity in foods and how it relates to both the quality/preservation of products and the efficiency of the drying process.
Principles of psychrometrics will be combined with heat and mass balance techniques to analyse and design drying processes, demonstrated using practical examples.
On Day 2, we will explain more advanced drying concepts, using practical examples to demonstrate how drying curves can be modelled and predicted based on real data. Quality issues in dried products will also be discussed in more detail, and case studies presented to show how a range of drying processes can be improved.

evokeag 2024
2024-02-20 - 2024-02-21 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
evokeAG. creates one meeting place to see what is happening across agrifood tech in Australia and the world. It increases the capability of the Australian ecosystem by attracting leaders, farmers, innovators, accelerators, researchers, universities, corporates, government and investors to one location for collaboration. evokeAG. 2024 will be held on the 20-21 February 2024 in Perth, Western Australia. Tickets are now on sale.

Gulfood 2024
2024-02-19 - 2024-02-23 | Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Gulfood is one of the world’s largest annual food and beverage sourcing events. The trade event hosted more than 5,000 exhibitors from over 125 countries in 2023. The Middle Eastern region is an important trading partner for the Australian vegetable and onion industries, with the United Arab Emirates being Australia’s second largest export destinations for both Australian vegetable and onion exports.
Running from 19 – 23 February 2024, exhibiting at Gulfood provides a great opportunity for Australian vegetable and onion grower-exporters to showcase their products to potential buyers through the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
AUSVEG will be leading a trade delegation to attend and exhibit at this prominent international trade event.

Flood recovery event: Gannawarra Sporting Club Dinner with Brad McEwan
2024-02-15 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kbar Function Room, 77 Wellington Street, Kerang, VIC, Australia
Brad McEwan, former sport presenter, 10 News First and host of Network 10’s Sports Tonight and resilience and leadership trainer hosts an evening with Gannawarra sporting clubs.
Brad will present a light and entertaining evening focused on the role of volunteers in communities during times of crisis and the importance of sport and recreation clubs as the fabric of small communities.
Members of Gannawarra Sporting Clubs are invited to join Brad for a free 2 course dinner at the K bar function room, drinks will be available at bar prices.

AgVic: 'Let's Have a Yarn'
2024-02-15 11:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Newry Hall, 139 Main Street, Newry, Australia

Adaptive skills for your farming future - Bolac
2024-02-14 - 2024-02-15 | Lake Bolac Football Netball Clubrooms, 137 Frontage Rd, Lake Bolac, VIC, 3351, Australia
In good times and in bad: adaptive skills for your farming future. Grain and mixed farmers are invited to a short course for your farm business future.
Participants who complete the two-day course and business plans will be eligible for free 45-90 minute 1 on 1 planning review with Kate Burke.
Presenter: Dr Kate Burke
Kate is an independent farm consultant who has a PhD and extensive experience in crop agronomy and dryland agriculture. Her expertise is sought by large corporate enterprises but she most enjoys working with farmers that have a commitment to improvement. Using an evidence-based approach, Kate will guide you towards ‘excellent farming’.

Brisbane: Retail Negotiation Skills Workshops
2024-02-13 - 2024-02-14 | TBC
To expand your skills in managing commercial sales relationships with retailers, AUSVEG is hosting two-day Retail Negotiation Skills Workshops in 2024, in collaboration with NextGen’s Neil Rechlin.

Most growers are very good at negotiating the price of farm equipment and understanding the latest technology. However, it is often not the case when dealing with retailers. Effective engagement will ensure growers get a fairer return for their hard work to grow fresh produce.
AUSVEG, in partnership with NextGen, recently conducted a training course in Melbourne for growers to learn retailer negotiation skills.
Presenter Neil Rechlin says that many growers receive the contract details from the retailer, but often don’t understand them, or the strategy that underpins the discussion. To be in a better position, grower knowledge of what drives retailer behaviour and their tactics goes a long way to improving the outcome for the grower.
Neil says there is consistent poor behaviour from retailers because they face no punishment, and no consequences. The ability to police and fine retailers for poor behaviour would be a significant step forward that can only be achieved through making the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct mandated. Under the legal framework, the current voluntary code does not allow for fines to be levied against retailers for a breach.
“It really does come down to the supplier understanding where they can benefit, what the change of behaviour from their trading partnership should look like, and then being in the position to start enforcing that. Many fear upsetting the retailer and pushing their rights too far and risking the contract.”
For the past seven years Neil has led the NextGen involvement in the Grocery Code of Conduct, working with manufacturers, industry bodies and the ACCC to continue the evolution of the Code in Australia. Neil has a passion for helping suppliers in their sometimes challenging engagements, with the major retailers and wholesalers.
Download the course details pdf here: Negotiation_AusVeg_23
Please indicate your Expression of Interest by emailing publicaffairs@ausveg.com.au. Don’t forget to include which event you are interested in attending.

2022/23 Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook Launch
2024-02-07 10:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
The Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook (Handbook) is the leading resource for the nation’s horticulture statistics and market information. Inside is the latest production, international trade, processing volumes and fresh market distribution data available, across 75 horticultural categories. This webinar will arm participants with the most up-to-date insights and trends pertinent to business and research and development decision-making.

PotatoLink in-person event, Thorpdale, VIC: Disease management with international experts
2024-02-05 12:30 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Thorpdale Bowling Club, Council Rd, Thorpdale, VIC, Australia
Nigel Crump (AuSPICA and PotatoLink) will be joined by four international potato specialists to present on potato diseases and disease management for maximising inputs and yield to potato growers, advisors and industry members in Victoria (Thorpdale and surrounding Gippsland districts).
Come and hear from visiting USA speakers on the following topics:

Herbicide damage – what is it costing?
How to ID Late blight – and the opportunity to save costs
Timing for target spot treatment – too early or too late application
Fungicide resistance – an emerging issue
Blackleg – addressing the new species that is causing disease

In addition to the USA speakers:

Tolsma Australia will be presenting on cool stores and positive ventilation drying walls.
Following the talks, join PotatoLink for a trip to the new Lamb Weston potato cool stores.

Date: Monday 5 February 2024
Time: 12:30pm – 3:30pm, including a light lunch.
Venue: Thorpdale Bowling Club (Council Road, Thorpdale, VIC, 3835)
Contact: Nigel Crump, nigel.crump@auspica.org.au.

Food Safety Trends for fresh produce in 2024
2024-02-01 10:00 - 11:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Please join Deon Mahoney as he provides an update on Food Safety Trends for fresh produce in 2024.
Food contamination and foodborne illness continue to have a significant impact on public health in Australia and New Zealand. No matter how small the incident, foodborne illness attracts attention and can negatively impact consumer confidence, market access, and ultimately business profitability.
While we enjoy fresh produce for its health and nutrition benefits, there remain issues around produce safety that need to be better managed. In this webinar we review produce safety issues that occurred in 2023 and explore what is ahead in 2024.
We will explore emerging food safety issues, the role of quality assurance programs, testing and data analysis, and the importance of business culture and engaging with workers.

Australian Organic Market Report 2023 Launch
2023-05-02 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Studio 4 of the W Brisbane Hotel, Brisbane, QLD
Australian Organic Limited CEO Niki Ford and the AOL Board of Directors would like to invite operators to attend our Australian Organic Market Report 2023 Launch, to be held at the W Brisbane on Tuesday, 2 May 2023.

AOL has been producing research-based market reports since 2008, but the 2023 iteration of our Market Report will take matters one step further by establishing baseline goals for the broader organic industry.

The comprehensive ‘state of the nation’ report breaks down organic production into multiple pre and post-farmgate categories, providing specific and actionable insights on industry sectors. AOMR23 will offer a crucial economic benchmark for plotting the future course of our growing industry, and will act as the centrepiece for in-depth policy discussions on broader issues involving agriculture, industry and trade.

Title: Australian Organic Market Report 2023 Launch
Location: Studio 4 of the W Brisbane Hotel, Brisbane, QLD
Date: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Time: 6-9pm
Cost: Members $25+GST per person, Non-Members $45+GST per person
Registration: https://austorganic.com/events/australian-organic-market-report-2023-launch/

Webinar: Forecasting the year ahead – What changes to expect in cost of production, the weather, and the markets in the near future
2022-11-24 15:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Zoom
3pm-4pm AEDT | Thursday 24 November
AUSVEG invites you to join us for the third of our Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar webinar series.
Australian vegetable growers have had a tough couple of years. Increases in the cost of production coupled with devastating floods have altered the economics or running a farm.
In this Zoom session we will look at what factors have effected changes in cost of production, farmgate price, and the weather over the last year and what tools exist to help growers prepare themselves for next year.
Presentations:

Market trends in vegetable consumption and price (James Parry, Fresh Logic)
Climate outlook and forecasting tools for growers (Rachel Davis, Bureau of Meteorology)
Drivers of change in fertiliser and labour cost (Andrew Whitelaw, Episode 3)

These presentations will be followed by a moderated Q&A session.
Click here to register.
The strategic levy investment Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar 2022-2024 (VG21003) is part of the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund.

Fresh produce cold chain workshop to showcase the latest in supply chain innovation
2022-11-16 13:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Gatton Research Facility, 107 John Howie Memorial Drive, Lawes, QLD, 4343, Australia
1pm-5.30pm (AEST) | Wednesday 16 November
The Gatton Smart Farm is hosting a fresh produce cold chain workshop for growers and supply chain businesses in November with support from the Lockyer Valley Growers Association.
Supply chain experts from Escavox, iTrazo, Queensland’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, and the University of Queensland will talk about the latest innovations in temperature management, packaging and supply chain traceability, followed by an industry Q&A panel and buffet dinner.
Where: Gatton Research Facility, 107 John Howie Memorial Drive, Lawes, QLD (online attendance is available).
Click here to RSVP.
Contact: Leisa Bradburn on 0477 351 230 or at Leisa.Bradburn@daf.qld.gov.au.

BGGA's Innovation Field Day
2022-11-04 11:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, 45 Warwick Rd, Bowen, QLD, Australia
Latest technology in horticulture sector to be showcased at North Queensland field day
Time: 11am-4pm (AEST) | Friday 4 November
Location: Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, 45 Warwick Rd, Bowen
Cost: Free
Event contact: David Shorten on 0419 429 808 or at rdo@bowengumlugrowers.com.au.
Bowen Gumlu Growers Association (BGGA), the regional industry body representing agricultural growers, producers and businesses in North Queensland, is hosting an Innovation Field Day at the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) research station in Bowen on Friday 4 November.
BGGA encourages North QLD growers and ag businesses wishing to learn about new technologies, complete farm systems and the latest in pest and disease management to attend the exciting agtech event.
BGGA Chief Executive Officer, Ry Collins, said the field day would provide local producers with increased awareness and understanding of the different types of pests and diseases affecting fruit and vegetable crops in North QLD.
“One of our key focuses is to collaborate with industry and provide growers with information and access to technologies that help them improve on-farm efficiency, reduce input costs and remain profitable,” Mr Collins said.
Mr Collins said the event would also highlight to producers the importance and benefits of trialing and adopting innovative new technology and systems that would assist with pest and disease management in remote locations.
“It is vital that we continue to pursue new ways to meet and adapt to challenges, be more productive and sustainable and ensure our industry is able to continue to be prosperous into the future,” he said.
Robotti, one of the autonomous farm displays on the day, will demonstrate robotic weeding, seeding, spraying and slashing.
NQ Aerovation will also display their drone technology that is currently being used in the region to deploy beneficial bugs to control pests and diseases.
AUSVEG will provide information about an iMapPESTS Sentinel, which traps pests to help with identification, research and management, and entomologists from DAF will discuss fall armyworm and other current pest and disease species.
In addition, BGGA has organised two GUSS demonstrations at Ben Martin’s farm:

10pm (AEST) – BGGA’s GUSS demonstration – 12.10pm – Bowen Gumlu Growers Association
20pm (AEST) – BGGA’s GUSS demonstration – 2.20pm – Bowen Gumlu Growers Association

Please note, registrations are required for the demonstrations, either by contacting David Shorten on 0419 429 808 or at rdo@bowengumlygrowers.com.au or registering online.
Mr Collins said BGGA was also delivering a project in collaboration with AgriFutures Australia under the National Producer Technology Uptake Program, which would further support grower access to new technology.
“Like the field day, the program aims to increase grower awareness of new innovations in machinery, computer and production systems, wireless, digital and other technologies,” he said.
Mr Collins said growers involved in the program would participate in a “FarmTech Planning: making your data work for you” workshop on 3 November, which would be delivered by IntellectAg in partnership with Rural Edge, to discuss current business practices, challenges and technology-focused solutions.
“Growers will also take part in a group study tour to another producing region in Australia to observe agtech in practice,” Mr Collins said.
“Growers will then experience on-farm demonstrations and trials and have access to an online resource that will allow them to more easily connect with agtech vendors, obtain pricing and identify potential return on investment through adopting new technologies in their business,” he said.
Mr Collins said the new fixed wireless tower and data centre being installed in Bowen was a positive step forwards for improving digital connectively in the region and industry.
“We hope the increased connectivity will allow producers to implement additional agtech to their farms and provide better access to wireless sensors, internet-enabled devices, automation and other precision technology to improve their production and efficiency.”
Click here for more information.

Webinar: Emerging Technology for the Australian Vegetable Industry
2022-10-20 15:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
3pm-4pm AEDT | Thursday 20 October
AUSVEG invites you to join us for the second of our Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar webinar series.
This session will highlight current issues being faced by Australian vegetable growers and what solutions and services will soon be available to help solve them.
Presentations from some of the leading agribusiness operating in Australia will showcase what new technologies and services will soon be hitting the market.
Topics:

Highly selective nucleopolyhedrovirus insecticides – Gary Leeson, Organic Crop Protectants.
Precision agriculture and data management – Benji Blevin, John Deere.
Integrated farm management and remote monitoring software – Dallas Gibb, Hitachi Vantara.

There will be a Q&A session at the end.
Click here to register!

Fair Farms National Conference & Awards
2022-10-14 08:00 - 23:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Opal Cove Resort, Opal Blvd, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450, Australia
Friday 14 October
Fair Farms is thrilled to announce its inaugural Fair Farms National Conference & Awards at the Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour, NSW on 14 October.
Industry experts, growers, workplace relations specialists, and peak industry bodies will come together in one place to discuss the current state of workplace relations in Australian horticulture.
This event will feature workplace relations experts, government dignitaries, retailers, and industry experts.
The conference opens with registrations at 8am AEST and finishes at 4.30pm with the Dinner & Awards to start at 6.30pm.
Registrations are now open!

AVIS webinar: Alternative farming techniques for vegetable growers – What’s out there?
2022-09-29 15:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
3pm-4pm AEST | Thursday 29 September 2022
Alternative farming techniques for vegetable growers – What’s out there?
With a changing climate, increasing pest and disease pressure, and constantly rising input costs, it’s never been more important to be using the most efficient techniques to grow your crops. Join us as three industry professionals who work at the cutting edge of on-farm practice outline some emerging and evolving practices that may benefit you and your crops.
Presentations will include:

Advancements in integrated pest management technology – presented by Jake Byrne, Extension Team Leader (NSW and QLD) at Biological Services
Biofumigant crops for vegetable growers – presented by Julie Finnigan, Agronomist at ServeAg
Growing vegetables using reduced tillage systems – Andrew Johanson, Mulgowie Farming Company

These presentations will be followed by a moderated Q&A session.
Click here to register!
The strategic levy investment Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar 2022-2024 (VG21003) is part of the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund.

AWM webinar: In control – managing capsicum viruses for profitable vegetable production
2022-09-07 16:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
4pm-4.30pm AEST | Wednesday 7 September
The Soil Wealth ICP team is hosting a series of 30-minute webinars focussing on area wide management (AWM) strategies to control key viruses in cucurbits, capsicums and lettuce.
AWM strategies for vector-borne diseases will help to prevent or minimise the development of insecticide resistance in vector populations, improve the efficiency of biological agents released for control of vectors, and better protect host resistance genes against the emergence of resistance-breaking strains of the viruses. It also provides management options when host resistance genes are not available.
The next webinar in the series will focus on capsicum viruses including tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), pepper mild mottle virus (PMMoV) and insect transmission with presenter Denis Persley from the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Click here to register.

Protected Cropping Grower Day, Virginia, SA
2022-08-31 09:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
9.45am-5pm ACST | Thursday 8 September
Growers and advisors are invited to attend a protected cropping grower day in the Virginia area of South Australia.
Those interested can attend either a morning tour or afternoon workshop (or both), depending on availability.
Hear about key tools, principles and activities that can be used to make IPM effective in various protected cropping environments.
This event is supported by AUSVEG SA, RMCG, Protected Cropping Australia and VegNET SA.
Please RSVP for planning and catering requirements.
Click here to access the event flyer and RSVP information.
Morning Program
9:45 a.m. Meet at Virginia Nursery, 99 Gawler Rd, Virginia SA 5120
leave via bus
10:00 – 11:45 a.m. Visit at SA Tomatoes
12:00 – 1:15 p.m. Visit Quan Nguyen’s property
1:30 – 2:25 p.m. Lunch and Learn at Virginia Nursery
2:30 p.m. Leave for Soil Wealth/ICP workshop at Braham Produce
To attend contact PCA: Sam Turner, sam.turner@protectedcropping.net.au
Afternoon Program
SA Farm visit and BBQ: Tips and Tricks to get rewards from IPM in protected cropping
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. followed by a BBQ sponsored by E.E. Muir
Location: Braham Produce, 42 Alfred Road, Virginia SA 5020
To attend contact VegNet SA Olivia Pineau, AUSVEG SA olivia.pineau@ausveg.com.au

Webinar: Blackleg in potatoes
2022-08-30 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
12pm-1pm AEST | Tuesday 30 August
In this PotatoLink webinar, Dr Len Tesoriero and Dr Nigel Crump, will discuss blackleg in potatoes.
Len, a plant pathologist working as a contractor with the NSW Department of Primary Industries, will provide an overview of the disease, demonstrating symptoms on the plant, the lifecycle and biology of the pathogen, weather conditions that drive disease pressure and alternate hosts.
Nigel, a potato pathologist and general manager at AuSPICA and valued member of the PotatoLink team, will outline integrated management options, including the important role of biosecurity and seed certification in preventing the disease.
Click here to register for the Zoom webinar.

Northern Australian Food Futures Roadshow in Mareeba
2022-08-30 08:00 - 2022-08-31 14:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Cedric Davies Community Hub, 43 Anzac Avenue, Mareeba, QLD, 4880, Australia
8am-2.30pm AEST | 30-31 August
NT Farmers Association is hosting a Northern Australian Food Futures Roadshow in Mareeba, QLD, on 30-31 August.
This two-day event will provide updates to industry about commodity trends, the government legislative landscape, and opportunities for agricultural expansion and development.
On both days, a forum will be held at the Cedric Davies Community Hub, 43 Anzac Avenue, Mareeba.
Farm tours will occur on Tuesday 31 August. Stay tuned for more details.
Click here to register.

Greenhouse Cucumber Field Day, North Coast NSW
2022-08-23 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Cucumber farm, Bucca NSW, 131 Central Bucca Rd, Bucca, NSW, 2450, Australia
2pm-4pm AEST | Tuesday 23 August
VegNET New South Wales and the NSW Local Land Service invite you to attend a field day visiting Paul and Karmjit Singh’s greenhouse cucumber crop in Bucca, NSW, where you will hear about:

Water and nutrient management principles (Tony Bundock).
Integrated pest management update (Sylvia Jelinek).
Clean Coastal Catchments project update (Julie Dart).
Varroa mite update (Melinda Simpson).

Paul and Karmjit will discuss their irrigation system, before a farm walk and afternoon refreshments.
Cucumber pesticide tables and greenhouse production books will be available.
Location: 131 Central Bucca Rd, Bucca NSW.
Click here to RSVP online by 19 August. Please advise of any special dietary requirements.
For more information, please contact Julie Dart on 0427 007 501 or Matt Plunkett on 0428 978 390.
Download the flyer here.

Webinar: Rot diseases in potatoes
2022-08-18 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
12pm-1pm AEST | Thursday 18 August
Join the PotatoLink team as it hosts international guest speaker Dr Phillip Wharton for a webinar on rot diseases in potoates, including pink rot, leak (Pythium), dry rot and soft rot.
Dr Wharton is an Associate Professor of Potato Pathology at the University of Idaho, with extensive experience in the U.S.A and Southeast Asia in potato diseases, disease forecasting, fungicide resistance, crop protection and plant health management.
He will demonstrate the biology of the pathogens, symptoms and integrated management options.
Click here to register for the Zoom webinar.

National Renewables in Agriculture Conference & Expo 2022
2022-08-18 08:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Albury Entertainment Centre, 525 Swift Street, Albury, NSW
8am-4.30pm | Thursday 18 August
On-farm renewables are a valuable opportunity for farmers to cut costs and emissions.
This event will bring together farmers, agriculture and energy consultants, peak bodies and Government representatives to share stories of on-farm renewables, their business case and discuss what’s driving the transformation of energy use in agriculture.
The Expo offers attendees the chance to speak to credible renewable energy suppliers about what’s on offer.
Location: Albury Entertainment Centre, 525 Swift Street, Albury.
Click here to register.

In-person event: IPM in Protected Cropping, Peats Ridge, NSW
2022-08-17 10:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Family Fresh Farms, 13 Kilpa Rd, Peats Ridge, NSW, 2250, Australia
10am-12.30pm AEST | Wednesday 17 August
At this in-person event in Peats Ridge, join Family Fresh Farms grower Wade Mann and the Soil Wealth ICP team to find out how vegetable growers can incorporate integrated pest management (IPM) practices in protected cropping environments.
You will walk through the glasshouse of Qukes® (baby cucumbers) to see how IPM practices can encompass a whole system approach of plant health, climate control, hygiene, biosecurity etc.
You will also learn of the key tools, principles and activities that can be applied to ensure IPM practices are effective in various protected cropping environments.
Click here to register!
